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Five-time champions Australia injected some life into their Cricket World Cup campaign with a five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka.

Beaten by India and South Africa in the first two matches, Australia showed some urgency with the ball and bundled out Sri Lanka for 209 inside 44 overs with Adam Zampa leading the rout on figures of 4-47.

At 157-1 near the halfway stage, Sri Lanka looked poised to reach the 300-mark before the wheels came off their innings and they had to settle for a below-par total.

After strong winds delayed the start of their chase, Australia made heavy weather of a small target before Josh Inglis made 58 and Glenn Maxwell (31) stayed put to see them home with nearly 15 overs to spare.

It was Australia’s first victory in the tournament, while 1996 champions Sri Lanka remained winless after three matches.

Australia vs Sri Lanka LIVE: ODI World Cup updates

• Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first
• ALL OUT! Maxwell removes Asalanka and Sri Lanka are skittled for 209
• END OF PLAY! Australia win by 5 wickets to keep World Cup hopes alive

Australia vs Sri Lanka

37.5

Adam Zampa to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Marsh.

16 October 2023 13:06

Australia vs Sri Lanka

37.4

Adam Zampa to Chamika Karunaratne. Leg spinner half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Warner.

16 October 2023 13:05

Australia vs Sri Lanka

37.3

Adam Zampa to Chamika Karunaratne. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the back foot working, hit pad for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

16 October 2023 13:05

Australia vs Sri Lanka

37.2

Adam Zampa to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Smith.

16 October 2023 13:04

Australia vs Sri Lanka

37.1

SIX! Adam Zampa to Charith Asalanka. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.

16 October 2023 13:03

Australia vs Sri Lanka

36.6

Josh Hazlewood to Chamika Karunaratne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Smith.

16 October 2023 13:02

Australia vs Sri Lanka

36.5

Josh Hazlewood to Chamika Karunaratne. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Inglis.

16 October 2023 13:01

Australia vs Sri Lanka

36.4

Josh Hazlewood to Chamika Karunaratne. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, overthrow by Maxwell, fielded by Cummins.

16 October 2023 13:01

Australia vs Sri Lanka

36.3

Josh Hazlewood to Chamika Karunaratne. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Cummins.

16 October 2023 13:00

Australia vs Sri Lanka

36.2

Josh Hazlewood to Charith Asalanka. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Labuschagne, fielded by Marsh.

16 October 2023 12:59